What transcripts are required? Where/when should they be sent?
You must request transcripts from ALL U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities you’ve attended, including those you may have attended in high school, even if those courses are on your Swarthmore transcript (with the exception of Bryn Mawr and Haverford courses taken during the academic year). If you have studied abroad, you must request a transcript from the American college that sponsored your program. You should have the Registrar of each school send the transcript directly to AMCAS or AACOMAS, with a downloadable Transcript Request form. It makes sense to request transcripts in May from schools where your work is complete, as there may be some bureaucratic delay. If you are a current student, you should wait for your spring semester grades to be on your transcript before having it sent.
